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Basilica
Basilica of the National Shrine
Washington D.C., United States
"America's Catholic Cathedral"
About Basilica of the National Shrine
The largest Catholic church in North America and one of the ten largest churches in the world, dedicated to the Virgin Mary under her title of the Immaculate Conception. Its magnificent mosaics, soaring towers, and more than 80 chapels and oratories make it a living testament to American Catholic heritage.
Pilgrimage Highlights
- 1The Great Upper Church and Trinity Dome
- 2Over 80 chapels representing Catholic ethnic communities
- 3Stunning Byzantine-Romanesque architecture
- 4Memorial Hall with perpetual adoration
- 5Knights' Tower — the tallest structure on the DC skyline
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Photography coming soon
Key Facts
- Type
- Basilica
- Location
- Washington D.C., United States
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Established
- 1920 (construction) / 1959 (consecration)
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Pilgrim's Note
Every sacred place has its own atmosphere of grace. We encourage visitors to enter in a spirit of prayer and respect, regardless of denomination.